Saving the best for last, Dance and Celebration brings together world-renowned dancers and choreographers to provide a fitting endpiece for a weekend full of dance. Featuring works by inventive choreographers who play with movement, light and sound to create expressive works that emotionally impact the audience, this showcase is truly a celebration of dance and is not to be missed! (90 min.)

Dance City Festival (DCF) is an annual community building event that celebrates dance in its various forms and disciplines. Now in its thirteenth year in Detroit, and first year in Chicago and New York, DCF-Detroit includes performances, master classes, and networking opportunities all held in the vibrant city of Detroit at the festival’s central venue, Detroit Institute of Arts. Our mission is to educate diverse audiences about the impact of dance, provide opportunities for artists to share their work, and create an artistic network linking Detroit, the greater US, and the world!

For full festival schedule visit their website.

Sponsored by Dance City Festival and ArtLab J

This curated showcase brings together an inclusive representation of local, national, and international artists and dancers to share their current projects with fellow professionals and general audiences alike. Set within the historic DFT Auditorium, experience the creativity and passion of contemporary choreographers as they bring their visions to life on stage. (90 min.)

Dance City Festival (DCF) is an annual community-building event that celebrates dance in its many forms and disciplines. Now in its thirteenth year in Detroit — and its first in Chicago and New York — DCF-Detroit features performances, master classes, and networking opportunities, all held in the vibrant city of Detroit at the festival’s central venue, the Detroit Institute of Arts. The festival’s mission is to educate diverse audiences about the impact of dance, provide opportunities for artists to share their work, and create an artistic network linking Detroit, the greater U.S., and the world.

In the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre Auditorium. Capacity is limited; seating begins half an hour before the performance starts.

For full festival schedule visit their website.

Sponsored by Dance City Festival and ArtLab J

Join us for a dynamic showcase celebrating local, national, and international talent. The Rivera Court Stage brings diverse styles of dance to Dance City Festival audiences in an inspiring museum setting. (60 min.)

Dance City Festival (DCF) is an annual community-building event that celebrates dance in its many forms and disciplines. Now in its thirteenth year in Detroit — and its first in Chicago and New York — DCF-Detroit features performances, master classes, and networking opportunities, all held in the vibrant city of Detroit at the festival’s central venue, the Detroit Institute of Arts. The mission is to educate diverse audiences about the impact of dance, provide a platform for artists to share their work, and foster an artistic network connecting Detroit, the greater U.S., and the world.

Location: Rivera Court at the DIA. Capacity is limited.

For full festival schedule visit their website.

Sponsored by Dance City Festival and ArtLab J

Liz Warner is an award-winning audio journalist and DJ who began her career at WDET in 1995. She now hosts ALTERNATE TAKE on the same station. A lifelong explorer of sound, Liz has worked as a host, curator, writer, and DJ in both Detroit and Los Angeles. 

Recognized by national journalism organizations for her contributions to music and media, she continues to spotlight Detroit’s vibrant creative community. Catch the WDET Dance Party on the North Lawn stage.

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com

Feel the energy of the original street band as they perform hits like Low Rider, Spill the Wine, The Cisco Kid, and more! War will be performing on the North Lawn stage.

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com

Shadow Show is a power trio blending ’60s garage-psychedelia with a modern 21st-century pop-art vibe. Making waves in Detroit and beyond, they’re a must-see live. 

Catch Shadow Show performing on the North Lawn stage!

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com

Wendell Harrison is an American jazz clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, record producer, educator, and a living legend in jazz. He was a prominent figure in the New York jazz scene during the 1960s before returning to Detroit, where he co-founded Tribe, a record label and magazine that became a vital hub for Black experimental music and a platform for discussing social and political issues.

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com

Global superstar Femi Kuti was raised in Lagos and is the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. He began his musical career playing in his father’s band, Egypt 80, before launching his own band, Positive Force, in 1986. 

Since then, Femi has established himself as a powerful artist in his own right, known for his dynamic storytelling and electrifying energy. Don’t miss this incredible show by a living legend!

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com

Mike Ellison is an acclaimed virtuoso musician and performer, born in Ethiopia and based in Detroit, Michigan. For this special performance, he collaborates with musicians from across Ethiopia, creating a beautiful, inspiring bridge between Detroit and his homeland through music.

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com

Despite achieving some mainstream success, Yo La Tengo is often called "the quintessential critics' band" and has developed a strong cult following. While mostly performing original material, the band also plays a wide range of cover songs. 

Yo La Tengo will be performing on the North Lawn stage.

Concert of Colors takes place at multiple locations across Detroit.

For more information on the full event and to view the full schedule, visit www.concertofcolors.com